Sacramento County Assessor Property Search & Tax Lookup 2026

Sacramento County, California • verified July 2026 property guide

Find the Parcel, Value or Tax Bill You Need

Sacramento County property information is divided among the Assessor, Tax Collector, Clerk/Recorder and Assessment Appeals Board. The right starting point depends on whether you need an APN, assessed value, payment balance, appeal, deed or parcel map.

This guide walks through the 2026–27 roll, address and APN searches, owner-information limits, Proposition 13 and Proposition 8, supplemental taxes, exemptions, payment penalties and formal appeal evidence.

Choose the Correct Office Search a Parcel Review 2026 Deadlines

2026–27 value lookup Current roll values available Check again after the mid-September value update when your review remains unresolved.

2026 formal appeal window July 2–November 30 The annual secured and unsecured filing period is open as of this update.

Free informal review July 1–December 31 Do not allow the free review process to make you miss the November 30 formal deadline.

Fast Answer

Search an address in the official Assessor Parcel Viewer to find the 14-digit APN and parcel record. Use Assessed Value Lookup for the 2026–27 roll value. Use e-PropTax for annual, supplemental and prior-year secured tax bills. Use the Clerk/Recorder index for deeds and liens. File a formal assessment appeal with the Clerk of the Board—not with the Tax Collector.

Independent-guide notice: this page does not host Sacramento County records or accept county tax payments. Check the official domain shown beneath each action before entering an APN, bank details, identity documents or appeal information.

Which Sacramento County Office Handles Your Task?

The Assessor identifies and values property. The Auditor-Controller calculates the tax. The Tax Collector bills and collects it. The Clerk/Recorder maintains recorded documents, and the Assessment Appeals Board independently decides formal assessment disputes.

APN, assessed value, parcel facts or exemption

Use the Assessor for Parcel Viewer, assessed-value lookup, land and improvement values, property characteristics, ownership assistance, informal review and exemption forms.

Official Sacramento County Assessor Review Parcel Search Instructions

Tax bill, payment, penalty or delinquency

Use e-PropTax and the Tax Collector for annual secured taxes, supplemental bills, direct levies, payment status, delinquent balances and penalty-relief questions.

Official Sacramento County e-PropTax Search or Pay Property Tax

Formal assessment appeal or hearing

Use the Assessment Appeals Board for annual-roll, supplemental, escape or calamity assessment appeals, paper applications, fees and hearing procedures.

Official Sacramento County Clerk of the Board Open Assessment Appeals

Deed, deed of trust, lien or reconveyance

Use the Clerk/Recorder index to identify recorded documents and obtain the reference information required to order a document copy.

Official Sacramento County Clerk/Recorder Search Recorded Documents

Wrong-office example: a high tax bill does not necessarily mean the Tax Collector made a valuation error. First separate the assessed value from the tax rate, direct levies, special assessments, prior balances and penalties.

Search Sacramento County Property by Address or APN

For most visitors, the fastest route is address → parcel result → 14-digit APN → value or tax portal.

Open the official Parcel Viewer

Read the county’s data disclaimer and open the map-based parcel search. Parcel lines and property data are provided for assessment and research purposes.

Enter a simplified street address

Start with the street number and main street name. Remove the city, ZIP Code, direction, suffix, punctuation and unit number when the complete address returns no result.

Confirm the parcel visually

Match the situs address, parcel shape, nearby streets and property characteristics. Condominiums, vacant land and recently divided parcels may require closer map review.

Copy the full 14-digit APN

Save every digit. The APN is required for Assessed Value Lookup, e-PropTax, supplemental estimates and most office questions.

Check the roll year and value type

Confirm whether the displayed amount is the 2026–27 factored Proposition 13 value, current assessment, land value, improvement value or a supplemental amount.

Move to the correct transaction portal

Open e-PropTax for bills, the Appeals Board for a formal dispute, the Recorder index for deed research or the appropriate Assessor form for an exemption or review.

Address and APN troubleshooting

Problem	Likely cause	Best retry
Full address returns no parcel	The official situs format differs from the postal address.	Search the street number and main street name only.
Several results share an address	The property may be a condominium, multi-parcel site or common-address development.	Compare the map, unit context, building characteristics and APN.
Vacant land has no address	The parcel is primarily identified by APN or map location.	Use an APN from a deed, tax bill, title report or nearby parcel map.
APN is rejected	A digit is missing or a formatted number was copied incorrectly.	Remove spaces and punctuation and confirm that 14 digits remain.
Value differs between screens	The applications have different update schedules or show different value types.	Compare the roll year and use Assessed Value Lookup for the current 2026–27 value.
Map boundary differs from fence	GIS and assessor lines are not a legal boundary survey.	Review recorded maps, deeds and professional survey information.

Value-update timing: Sacramento County updates Assessed Value Lookup at the end of June and again in mid-September. Check again before the November 30 appeal deadline when a correction or informal review is pending.

Official Sacramento County parcel and value tools

Open Parcel Viewer Open 2026–27 Value Lookup

APN Cleaner and Property-Tax Planning Tools

These browser-only tools do not contact Sacramento County or store the information entered.

14-Digit APN Cleaner

Paste a parcel number from a tax bill, deed, notice or closing document. The tool removes spaces and punctuation and counts the remaining digits.

Enter an APN

Enter an APN above. Verify every result in the official Parcel Viewer.

Planning-Only Tax Estimate

Enter the taxable assessed value, your combined percentage rate from a current bill or estimate, and separate direct levies.

Taxable assessed value Combined ad valorem rate (%) Annual direct levies and special assessments

Planning help only. This is not an official property-tax bill.

Estimate only: exemptions, assessment limits, voter-approved debt, direct levies, corrections, supplemental periods, penalties and rounding can change the actual amount.

How to Find Sacramento County Property Owner Information

Owner names are public assessment-roll information, but Sacramento County does not publish secured ownership names in the online Parcel Viewer because of privacy concerns.

You have an address or APN

Contact the Assessor and provide the address or parcel number. Staff provide general information for up to two parcels per telephone call or email per day.

Prepare the complete property address.
Include the 14-digit APN when available.
Limit the request to two parcels.
Ask for assessed ownership, not a title opinion.
Use lobby computers for additional public-record research.

You have only a person or company name

Ownership-name searches are not provided by Assessor staff through telephone or email. Search the Clerk/Recorder index by party and recording period instead.

Try full and shortened legal-name variations.
Search trusts, estates and business entities.
Narrow the search by recording year.
Compare document type and legal description.
Order the actual document before relying on the index.

Other public-record access options

Access method	What is available	What to bring or provide
Assessor phone or email	General information for up to two identified parcels per day.	Property address or APN.
Assessor lobby computers	Public assessment-roll and parcel information.	APN, address or another useful identifier.
Property owner’s confidential record review	Public and confidential information concerning the owner’s own property.	Photo ID, or an original authorization for an agent.
Public Records Act request	Eligible electronic Assessor records through the county request portal.	A clear description, date range and parcel identifiers.
Recorder index	Indexed deeds, deeds of trust, liens, reconveyances and assignments.	Party name, recording year or document reference.

Not a consumer report: county property data should not be treated as a substitute for a legally compliant tenant, employment, credit or insurance screening report.

Official Sacramento County Assessor record-access rules Review Assessor Records Access

What a Sacramento County Parcel Record Shows

Each field answers a different question. Do not substitute Assessor data for an official tax balance, recorded deed, zoning confirmation or legal survey.

Record field	How it helps	Important limitation
14-digit APN	Connects the parcel to Assessor, tax, map and supplemental workflows.	Mapping changes, parcel splits and condominium interests may require confirmation.
Situs address	Identifies the physical location used in the parcel record.	It may differ from the owner’s mailing address.
Prop 13 assessment	Shows the factored base-year value after allowed inflation adjustments.	A change in ownership or new construction can create a new base value.
Current assessment	Shows the value on which the identified annual tax roll is based.	A lower figure can represent a temporary Proposition 8 reduction.
Land and improvement value	Separates taxable land from buildings or other assessable improvements.	The values are not insurance replacement costs.
Exemption value	Shows an enrolled Homeowners’, Disabled Veterans’ or other exemption amount.	A pending application may not yet appear.
Tax rate area	Identifies the group of taxing jurisdictions connected with the parcel.	It does not by itself show every direct levy or final bill amount.
Land-use or zoning code	Provides an assessment or reference classification.	Confirm legal zoning and permitted use with the responsible planning agency.
Parcel map	Helps orient the parcel and connect it to map references.	Parcel lines may not accurately reflect a legal description or surveyed boundary.
Supplemental estimator	Provides planning help after a purchase or assessable construction.	The result is not the official supplemental bill.

Find and Read a Sacramento County Property-Tax Bill

Use the Assessor to find the APN, then use e-PropTax for the bill. The tax portal can show recent annual secured bills, current-year real-property supplemental and addenda bills, payment stubs, direct levies and prior-year secured delinquencies.

Enter the 14-digit APN

Confirm every digit against Parcel Viewer, the bill or a recorded source. Similar addresses can belong to different parcels.

Choose the correct bill and fiscal year

Separate the annual secured bill from supplemental, corrected, escaped, additional and prior-year delinquent accounts.

Review assessed and taxable values

Compare land, improvements, exemptions and the taxable amount with the current Assessor value.

Decode every tax charge

Distinguish the one-percent base levy, voter-approved debt rates, direct levies, special assessments, penalties and prior-year amounts.

Confirm the installment being paid

Do not accidentally pay only the first installment when you intended to pay the full annual bill, or overlook a separately issued supplemental installment.

Save confirmation and recheck posting

Keep the APN, bill type, fiscal year, amount, payment date and confirmation. Reopen the account after processing.

Sacramento tax-bill decoder

Bill item	What it generally means	Where to question it
One-percent base property tax	The Proposition 13 base tax applied to taxable assessed value.	Assessor for value; Tax Collector for billing or payment.
Voter-approved debt rate	Additional rate for qualifying local bonded indebtedness.	The taxing entity or county tax information resources.
Direct levy or special assessment	A fixed or calculated charge placed by another public agency or district.	The agency identified in the direct-levy contact information.
Supplemental tax	Additional tax after a change in ownership or assessable new construction.	Assessor for value; Tax Collector for the bill.
Corrected or addenda bill	A replacement or additional bill following a value, exemption or billing correction.	Start with the explanation included with the corrected bill.
Penalty and cost	Late-payment charges applied after a statutory delinquency deadline.	Tax Collector penalty-relief process when a statutory ground exists.
Prior-year default	Secured taxes unpaid after June 30 and transferred to a separate delinquent account.	Tax Collector secured delinquency unit.

Prop 8 limitation: a decline-in-value reduction can lower assessed-value-based tax, but it does not automatically reduce fixed direct levies or special assessments.

Official Sacramento County tax-bill information

Open e-PropTax Read Secured-Tax Rules Read Tax Collector FAQ

Sacramento County 2026 Property-Tax Calendar

Assessment dates, appeal deadlines and payment deadlines are separate. Filing a review or appeal does not stop the payment clock.

January 1 — lien and valuation date

Property status and annual value are generally determined as of January 1 for the following fiscal-year tax roll.

February 15 — full Homeowners’ Exemption deadline

File by this date for the full exemption when eligible. Claims received from February 16 through December 10 may receive an 80% exemption.

July 1 — fiscal year and free review period begin

The 2026–27 roll becomes relevant for current taxes, and the free informal review period opens through December 31.

July 2 — formal annual appeal filing begins

Regular secured and unsecured assessment appeals can be filed with the Assessment Appeals Board.

July — annual unsecured bills commonly mailed

These can include business personal property, boats, aircraft and other unsecured assessments.

August 31 — unsecured annual bill deadline

Pay the annual unsecured personal-property bill by this date to avoid the stated penalty and collection costs, subject to weekend and holiday rules.

Mid-September — assessed-value application update

Recheck the current value if a review, correction or new roll entry is pending.

October or by November 1 — annual secured bill mailed

Only one annual bill is mailed. Keep both installment stubs or save digital reminders.

November 1 — first secured installment due

The installment can generally be paid through December 10 without penalty.

November 30, 2026 — annual assessment appeal deadline

The original signed application and $30 filing fee must be submitted using an accepted method.

December 10 — first installment penalty deadline

Pay on time under the county’s electronic, in-person or USPS postmark requirements.

December 31 — informal review period ends

This later date does not extend the November 30 formal appeal deadline.

February 1 — second secured installment due

The county does not mail a separate second-installment reminder notice.

April 10 — second installment penalty deadline

Pay the second installment by this date to avoid the statutory penalty and cost.

June 30 — unpaid secured taxes become defaulted

Defaulted taxes move into a prior-year delinquent account and begin accruing redemption charges.

Understand Proposition 13 and Proposition 8 Values

The current market price, factored Proposition 13 value and taxable assessment can be different numbers.

Proposition 13 base-year value

A change in ownership or completion of assessable new construction generally establishes a new base-year value for the transferred or newly constructed interest.

Annual inflation adjustment

The factored base-year value can increase by the California inflation factor, subject to the annual Proposition 13 limit of 2%.

Proposition 8 temporary value

When January 1 market value falls below the factored Proposition 13 value, the Assessor can temporarily enroll the lower market value.

Why a value can increase more than 2%

A change in ownership caused reassessment.
Assessable new construction was completed.
A temporary Proposition 8 reduction is being restored toward the Prop 13 ceiling.
An escaped or omitted assessment was added.
A factual or clerical correction changed the enrolled amount.
The property is assessed annually on the unsecured roll.
A supplemental assessment covers a different valuation date and period.

How to read the 2026–27 value lookup: “This Year’s Prop 13 Assessment” is the factored value. “This Year’s Assessment” is the value used for the 2026–27 annual tax bill. A lower current assessment usually signals a temporary Prop 8 reduction.

Official Sacramento County assessed-value guidance

Check Current Assessed Value Review Proposition 13

Request a Free 2026–27 Informal Value Review

Use informal review when you believe the January 1 market value is below the enrolled assessment or when the parcel record contains a material factual error.

Check the current value and APN

Use the 2026–27 Assessed Value Lookup and verify the parcel, land value, improvement value and current assessment.

Identify the exact disagreement

State whether the issue is market value, living area, improvement existence, condition, parcel characteristics or another factual matter.

Use the correct valuation date

For a regular decline-in-value review, focus on market value as of January 1, 2026.

Submit organized evidence

Include relevant comparable sales, photos, repair information, permits, measurements or other records that directly support the requested value or correction.

Track the review separately from the appeal

Informal reviews can take several months. Calendar November 30 independently and file a formal appeal when necessary to preserve rights.

Continue paying tax bills

Pay annual and supplemental bills on time while the review is pending. An approved reduction can lead to a roll correction and refund or corrected bill.

No review fee: the Assessor’s informal review is free and is open July 1 through December 31. Be cautious with unsolicited services charging for a request you can submit directly.

Official Sacramento County forms and informal-review access Open Assessor Forms

File a Sacramento County Assessment Appeal in 2026

A formal appeal requests an independent value determination. It is different from an informal Assessor review and must follow strict application, fee and deadline rules.

2026 filing rule: Sacramento County allows the application to be completed and saved electronically, but currently accepts only an original signed paper application. A $30 nonrefundable fee is required for each application filed for each year.

Identify the assessment being appealed

Choose the annual secured roll, annual unsecured roll, supplemental assessment, escape assessment, calamity assessment or another eligible action.

Calculate the filing deadline

Annual secured and unsecured appeals run July 2–November 30. Supplemental and escape appeals generally use 60 days from the tax-bill date. Calamity appeals generally use six months from the notice date.

Use the current Sacramento form

Complete every required section and identify only one appeal type per application. The county requests that the signature be made in blue ink.

Attach required supporting filing documents

Attach a copy of the tax bill for supplemental, escape and calamity assessments. Include valid agent authorization when another person is filing.

Pay the filing fee

Include the $30 nonrefundable processing fee for each application and assessment year.

Submit and keep proof

Mail the original to the Assessment Appeals Board at 700 H Street, Suite 2450, or deliver it to an accepted office. Keep a full copy and mailing or delivery proof.

Appeal deadline matrix

Assessment type	Published filing period	Required filing detail
Annual secured roll	July 2–November 30, 2026.	Original signed application and fee.
Annual unsecured roll	July 2–November 30, 2026.	Do not confuse the appeal deadline with the August 31 bill deadline.
Supplemental assessment	Generally 60 days from the tax-bill date.	Attach a copy of the supplemental tax bill.
Escape assessment	Generally 60 days from the tax-bill date.	Attach the bill and identify the correct escape year.
Calamity assessment	Generally six months from the notice date.	Attach the relevant notice or tax bill.
Contiguous parcels	The controlling assessment deadline applies.	Use the multi-parcel form only when the county’s eligibility conditions are satisfied.

Agent authorization: authorization must exist when the application is filed. Retroactive authorization is not permitted, and the authorization must identify the filing year, covered parcels and authorized agent.

Official Sacramento County Assessment Appeals Board Open Current Appeal Forms

Prepare Evidence for the Assessment Appeals Hearing

A strong appeal explains the requested value, uses the correct valuation date and adjusts comparable properties for meaningful differences.

Comparable-sale evidence

Use arm’s-length market transactions.
Match location, use, lot size and zoning context.
Compare living area, age, bedrooms, bathrooms and construction quality.
Account for condition, pools, patios, views and other features.
Show adjustments rather than relying only on price per square foot.
Include the address and APN for every comparable.

Condition and factual evidence

Dated photographs of damage or deferred maintenance.
Inspection reports and contractor estimates.
Permit history or proof that an improvement was removed.
Measured living area or survey-supported parcel facts.
Closing documents for a relevant arm’s-length purchase.
A one-page exhibit index explaining each document.

90-day comparable-sales rule: a California appeals board cannot admit a comparable sale occurring more than 90 days after the applicable valuation date. For a 2026 decline-in-value appeal, the valuation date is generally January 1, 2026.

Formal exchange of information

Exchange step	Sacramento local-rule timing	Practical action
Initiate exchange	At filing or before 30 days ahead of the hearing.	Send a written request stating your opinion of value and its supporting basis.
Provide the Clerk copies	When the written exchange request is made.	Follow the current local rule concerning copies and proof of mailing.
Respond to exchange	At least 15 days before the hearing.	Provide the requested opinion, supporting data and proof of service.
Complete exchange	The parties should use methods intended to complete it at least 10 days before hearing.	Confirm delivery and organize the exchanged exhibits separately.
New material at hearing	Addressed when presented.	The opposing party may request a reasonable continuance to respond.

Hearing preparation checklist

Read the hearing notice and return every required confirmation.
Bring the original application, parcel record and assessment notice.
Prepare a short opening statement with the requested value.
Number exhibits and prepare copies in the format required by the Clerk.
Be ready to explain adjustments between the subject and each comparable.
Bring a person familiar with the property when an agent or representative appears.
Request findings of fact before the hearing begins when they may be needed and confirm the current fee.
Ask about accommodation or alternate-format needs as early as possible.

Official appeal evidence and hearing guidance

Read BOE Residential Appeal Guide Read Sacramento Local Rules

Why Sacramento County Issues Supplemental Tax Bills

A supplemental bill adjusts tax after a change in ownership or completion of assessable new construction. It is separate from—and does not replace—the annual secured tax bill.

Assessment event

The Assessor values the transferred property or completed new construction as of the event date.

Prorated tax period

The Auditor and Tax Collector calculate additional or reduced tax for the remaining fiscal-year period.

Separate appeal deadline

The appeal normally must be filed within 60 days of the supplemental tax-bill date.

How many supplemental bills can you receive?

Event timing	Common result	Coverage
July 1–December 31	Generally one supplemental bill.	Event date through June 30 of the current fiscal year.
January 1–May 31	Generally two supplemental bills.	The remainder of the current fiscal year and the entire following fiscal year.
June	Generally one supplemental bill.	The entire next fiscal year.
Downward reassessment	Negative supplemental assessment or refund.	The applicable prorated period after the event.

Escrow warning: supplemental bills are not mailed to the lender. An impound or escrow account may not automatically pay them. Contact the lender and specifically identify the bill as supplemental.

Processing delay: Sacramento County states that reassessment commonly takes six to nine months and can take a year or longer. Save money for the likely supplemental liability instead of waiting for the bill.

Official Sacramento County supplemental-tax guidance

Read Supplemental Bill Rules Review Supplemental Assessment Open Supplemental Estimator

Homeowners’ Exemption, Disabled Veterans and Proposition 19

The Homeowners’ Exemption reduces assessed value by $7,000 and commonly saves about $70–$80 per year. It is free, but an application is required.

Homeowners’ Exemption qualification

You are an owner, co-owner or purchaser named in a contract of sale.
The dwelling is your principal residence.
You occupy it as of 12:01 a.m. on January 1.
The home is not a rental, vacant property, vacation home or secondary residence.
You notify the Assessor when the property stops qualifying.

Homeowners’ Exemption filing timing

By February 15 for the full exemption.
February 16–December 10 for an 80% exemption.
Within 30 days of a supplemental notice for an eligible home bought or built after January 1.
Occupy within 90 days of qualifying new construction or ownership change.
File before the first supplemental installment due date for the partial supplemental benefit.

Other relief to investigate

Program	Who should review it	Important first step
Disabled Veterans’ Exemption	Qualifying disabled veterans and certain unmarried surviving spouses.	Review disability, income and residence requirements.
Prop 19 base-year transfer	Qualifying owners age 55+, severely disabled owners and qualifying disaster victims.	Compare sale, purchase, construction and claim dates.
Parent-child exclusion	Certain transfers of a family home or family farm under Proposition 19.	Confirm principal-residence and value-limit rules.
Interspousal or domestic-partner exclusion	Certain transfers between spouses or registered domestic partners.	Submit the proper exclusion or ownership documentation.
Institutional or nonprofit exemption	Qualifying religious, charitable, school and other exempt organizations.	Use the institutional exemption unit and correct annual form.

Avoid paid-form solicitations: the Assessor warns that many tax-saving applications and review requests can be submitted directly at no cost.

Official exemption and Proposition 19 information

Review Homeowners’ Exemption Review Proposition 19 Browse Exemption Programs

Calamity Relief, Late-Payment Penalties and Delinquent Taxes

Use the relief path that matches the actual event. A market decline, sudden physical damage and late payment are handled under different rules.

Flood, fire or sudden disaster

A property with at least $10,000 in qualifying physical damage may be eligible for a temporary reassessment. Gradual deterioration, ordinary wear and owner-caused damage do not qualify.

File the calamity claim within 12 months of the event.
Document the event date and physical damage.
Separate assessed-property loss from uninsured personal belongings.
File any installment-deferral request before the next tax payment is due.
Use the six-month appeal period if you dispute the calamity reassessment.

Tax-penalty cancellation

The Tax Collector can cancel penalties only under limited statutory circumstances. Financial difficulty alone, failure to receive a bill or misunderstanding the tax process generally does not qualify.

Identify the Revenue and Taxation Code ground.
Provide evidence of the qualifying circumstance.
Identify the bill type, year and APN.
Explain the event briefly and precisely.
Follow the payment instructions if relief is approved.

Penalty-relief reality check

Situation	County guidance
USPS custody proved on or before deadline	May qualify when supported by the required USPS cancellation evidence.
Payment mistakenly applied to another property	May qualify when substantial evidence supports the error.
County error caused the penalty	May qualify under the applicable statutory authority.
Unexpected hospitalization or owner death	May qualify when the event meets the beyond-control standard and is documented.
Bank bill-pay service mailed late	Generally denied when the county received the payment after the deadline and no qualifying USPS postmark exists.
Postage-meter date	Not treated as a USPS cancellation postmark.
Bill was not received	Generally not sufficient unless the statutory county-mailing exception applies.
Financial hardship or first-time-owner confusion	Generally not a legal basis for cancellation.

After June 30: unpaid secured taxes become defaulted. Sacramento County adds a one-time $15 redemption fee, and redemption penalties generally begin accruing at 1.5% per month starting July 1.

Official Sacramento County relief information

Review Calamity Relief Review Penalty Relief Check Delinquent Taxes

Search Deeds, Liens, Reconveyances and Parcel Maps

The Recorder index identifies documents recorded since 1849, but it does not show the actual recorded document image.

Address-to-deed workflow

Find the APN and parcel

Search the address in Parcel Viewer and record the APN and available map references.

Estimate the recording period

Use the purchase, refinance, lien or reconveyance date to narrow the index search.

Search the party names

Try buyer, seller, borrower, lender, trust, estate and business-name variations.

Save the document reference

Record the document number, recording date, document type, parties and book/page information.

Order the actual document

Use the reference to order a certified or non-certified copy or view records through the available office service.

Parcel-map and survey workflow

Use Parcel Viewer for assessment-map orientation.
Check the Assessor map page and parcel references.
Use the Clerk/Recorder for recorded subdivision and parcel maps.
Use the County Survey Section for official survey records.
Use a licensed surveyor for a boundary determination.
Do not measure a legal setback or easement from the online parcel outline.

GIS displacement: online parcel lines may appear several feet away from visible improvements. This does not prove that a fence, driveway or structure crosses a legal boundary.

Recorded-document copy fees

Copy type	Current listed fee
Non-certified recorded document	$8 for the first page and $1 for each additional page.
Certified recorded document	$9 for the first page and $1 for each additional page.
In-person self-service uncertified copy	$1 per page.

Official Sacramento County record and map resources

Search Recorder Index Order Recorded Copies Review Parcel Map FAQ

New Sacramento County Property Owner Checklist

Assessment, deed, tax, exemption and escrow systems do not always update at the same time after closing.

Verify property records

Confirm that the deed was recorded.
Save the recording number and legal description.
Find and save the 14-digit APN.
Check the Assessor’s mailing address.
Review land and improvement characteristics.
Understand the new Proposition 13 base-year value.

Protect payment and exemption status

Apply for the Homeowners’ Exemption.
Budget for one or two supplemental bills.
Ask the lender whether supplemental taxes are included in escrow.
Check the annual secured bill when issued.
Calendar December 10 and April 10.
Verify each escrow payment in e-PropTax.

First-year tax problem checklist

Problem	What to check first
Bill still shows prior owner	Confirm deed recording and compare Assessor and Tax Collector update timing.
Escrow says it paid, portal shows unpaid	Ask for payment date, amount, APN and transaction proof.
Unexpected supplemental bill	Compare the purchase date, former assessment, new value and prorated period.
Two supplemental bills arrive	A January–May transfer can create bills for two fiscal-year periods.
Homeowners’ Exemption is missing	Confirm application receipt, occupation date and supplemental filing timing.
Value exceeds purchase price	Ask how the market value was determined and preserve the applicable appeal deadline.

Create one property folder: keep the deed, title policy, closing disclosure, APN, Assessor notices, exemption confirmation, supplemental bills, annual bill and payment receipts together.

Sacramento County Property Offices and Call Scripts

Have the APN, address, tax year, bill type or recorder document number ready before contacting an office.

Office	Use it for	Contact details
Sacramento County Assessor	Parcel records, assessed value, ownership help, Prop 13, Prop 8, exemptions and informal review.	3636 American River Drive, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95864 916-875-0700 Phone assistance generally Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Tax Collector — Secured Tax	Annual and supplemental bills, payments, penalties, direct levies and secured delinquency.	700 H Street, Room 1710, Sacramento, CA 95814 916-874-6622 Specialists generally available 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Assessment Appeals Board	Formal applications, filing dates, fees, hearing notices and appeal status.	700 H Street, Suite 2450, Sacramento, CA 95814 916-874-8174 Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
County Clerk/Recorder	Recorded deeds, liens, reconveyances, document references and copies.	General information: 916-874-6334 Check the official locations page before visiting.

Value-review script

“I am calling about APN [14-digit number]. The 2026–27 assessment shows [amount]. I believe the January 1 value or the following property fact may be incorrect: [specific issue].”

Tax-payment script

“I am calling about APN [number], bill type [annual/supplemental/prior year] and fiscal year [year]. A payment of [amount] was submitted on [date]. Please confirm its status and the remaining balance.”

Appeal-deadline script

“I received a [regular/supplemental/escape/calamity] assessment or bill dated [date]. Please confirm the filing deadline, required current form, fee and accepted delivery method.”

Official Sacramento County Property Resources

Use these official sources after identifying the task and office explained above.

Assessor Parcel Viewer

Search by address, identify the APN, review maps and see available property information.

Open Parcel Viewer

2026–27 Assessed Value

Compare the factored Proposition 13 assessment with the current roll assessment.

Check Assessed Value

e-PropTax

Find annual, supplemental and recent real-property tax bills, balances and payment options.

Open Tax Portal

Assessment Appeals

Download the paper application, filing instructions, related forms and local rules.

Open Appeals Board

Homeowners’ Exemption

Review eligibility, deadlines, partial exemption and post-purchase filing rules.

Review Homeowners’ Exemption

Recorder Index

Identify deeds, deeds of trust, reconveyances, assignments and liens.

Search Recorder Index

Supplemental Tax Help

Understand separately issued taxes after ownership changes or new construction.

Read Supplemental Tax Help

Tax Calendar

Verify secured, unsecured, redemption and postponement dates.

Open Tax Dates

Assessor Records

Review ownership-access limits, lobby research and public-record request options.

Review Record Access

Sacramento County Property Search FAQ

What is the official Sacramento County Assessor property search?

The official Assessor Parcel Viewer provides parcel maps, assessed values and limited residential and commercial property information. Search by address to identify the 14-digit APN.

How do I find a Sacramento County APN?

Search the property address in Assessor Parcel Viewer. The APN can also appear on an assessment notice, annual or supplemental tax bill, deed, title report or closing document.

Can I search Sacramento County property by owner name online?

Owner information is not displayed in Parcel Viewer. Contact the Assessor with an address or APN for limited parcel assistance, use the Assessor lobby computers, or search Recorder documents by party name and year.

When is the 2026 Sacramento County assessment appeal deadline?

The annual secured and unsecured appeal period is July 2 through November 30, 2026. Supplemental, escape and calamity assessments use different notice-specific periods.

Can I submit the assessment appeal online?

No. The county allows the form to be completed and saved electronically but currently requires an original signed paper application submitted with the filing fee.

How much is the Sacramento County appeal fee?

The current nonrefundable processing fee is $30 for each application filed for each assessment year.

When are annual secured property taxes due?

The first installment is due November 1 and generally must be paid by December 10 to avoid penalty. The second is due February 1 and generally must be paid by April 10.

How much is the Homeowners’ Exemption?

It reduces assessed value by $7,000 and generally saves approximately $70–$80 per year. File by February 15 for the full exemption when eligible.

Why did I receive a supplemental tax bill after buying a home?

A purchase commonly triggers reassessment at market value. The supplemental bill charges or refunds the difference for the applicable period and is separate from the annual secured bill.

Can I view a Sacramento County deed online?

The online Recorder index identifies recorded documents but does not display the actual image. Use the index to find the document number, then order or view the copy through the Clerk/Recorder.

Complete the Search Without Missing a Deadline

Start with the address, save the 14-digit APN and confirm the 2026–27 roll value. Then move to the correct office for tax payment, formal appeal, exemption or recorded-document research.

Keep November 30 separate from the December 10 tax deadline, continue paying bills during a dispute, contact the lender about supplemental taxes and never treat an Assessor map or ownership entry as a legal survey or title determination.